Tag Archives: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Blackpoll Warbler on Branch

Male Breeding Blackpoll Warbler on Branch.
Blackpoll Warbler on Branch

The picture of this Male Blackpoll Warbler in breeding plumage was photographed at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens New York. These birds breed so far north that the best times for most people to see them are in spring and fall, as they migrate through North America.

Click on the arrow above to hear the sounds of the Blackpoll Warbler

Black-throated Blue Warbler on Tree

Black-throated Blue Warbler Male on Tree

The picture of the Black-throated Blue Warbler was photographed at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens New York. Unlike other warblers that molt into “confusing fall plumage,” male Black-throated Blue Warblers keep their distinctive black-and-blue plumage year-round.

Click on the above arrow to hear the song of the Black-throated Blue Warbler
Brant Foraging at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Brant
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The picture of this Brant Foraging was taken at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens New York. An abundant small goose of the ocean shores, the Brant breeds in the high Arctic tundra and winters along both coasts.

Click on the arrow above to hear the sounds of the Brant

Cape May Warbler on Flowering Beach Plum

Magnolia Warbler on  flowering Beach Plum
Cape May Warbler on Flowering Beach Plum
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Cape May Warbler is a small songbird with a small bill and a long, narrow tail. The picture of this male Cape May Warbler on a flowering Beach Plum plant was photographed at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens New York.

To hear the song of the Cape May Warbler click on the arrow above.

Cedar Waxwing on Branch

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxing on Branch

The picture of this Cedar Waxwing on branch was photographed at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York. This Cedar Waxwing was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV and the Canon 100-400 II lens
To hear the song of the Cedar Waxwing, click on the arrow below.

Peregrine Falcon Sub Adult

Peregine Falcon Sub Adult

Peregine Falcon Sub Adult

Peregrine Falcon Sub Adult

The picture of this Peregrine Falcon Sub Adult was photographed at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens New York. This Peregrine Falcon Sub Adult was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV and the Canon 100-400 II lens
To hear the sounds of the Peregrine Falcon, click on the arrow below.

Barn Swallow in Flight

Barn Swallow in Flight

Barn Swallow in Flight

Barn Swallow in Flight

The picture of this Barn Swallow in Flight was photographed at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. This Barn Swallow was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV and the Canon 100-400 II lens. Photographing swallows in flight is a fun challenge for me because of their small size and irregular flight pattern so I was very pleased to be able still this beautiful bird.
To hear the sounds of the Barn Swallow, click on the arrow below.

Great-crested Flycatcher

Great-crested Flycatcher

Great-crested Flycatcher

Great-crested Flycatcher

The picture of this lovely Great-crested Flycatcher was photographed at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. This Great-crested Flycatcher was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the sounds of the Great-crested Flycatcher, click on the arrow below.

American Crow

American Crow

American Crow

American Crow

The picture of this American Crow was taken at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York The picture of this American Crow was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the sounds of the American Crow, click on the arrow below.

Northern Waterthrush on Tree

Northern Waterthrush

Northern Waterthrush

Northern Waterthrush

The picture of this Northern Waterthrush was taken at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York. The picture of this Northern Waterthrush was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Northern Waterthrush, click on the arrow below.

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

The picture of this Cedar Waxwing eating a berry was taken at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York. The picture of this Cedar Waxwing was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Cedar Waxwing, click on the arrow below.

House Wren

House Wren

House Wren

House Wren

The picture of this House Wren was taken The picture of this House Wren was photographed at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, NY with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the House Wren, click on the arrow below.

American Redstart Female

American Redstart Female

American Redstart Female

American Redstart Female

The picture of this American Redstart Female was taken The picture of this American Redstart Female was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the American Redstart, click on the arrow below.